1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1995 Xedos 6

To start off, 1995 Xedos 6 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fairthorpe Electron would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Xedos 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Xedos 6 (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Xedos 6 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Xedos 6 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1960 Fairthorpe Electron is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Xedos 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Xedos 6 (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Xedos 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. 1995 Xedos 6 has automatic transmission and 1960 Fairthorpe Electron has manual transmission. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Xedos 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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